class 9 moments chapter 8 question answer , NCERT Class 9 English book moments all chapter question and answer pdf

 

Chapter 8 of Class 9 Moments introduces students to the compelling narrative of "A House is Not a Home" by Zan Gaudioso. Through this chapter, students explore the themes of identity, belonging, and the intricate dynamics of family life. As they engage with a series of insightful questions and answers, students delve into the story of Michael, a young boy navigating the challenges of fitting into a blended family. These discussions prompt reflection on the hurdles of adaptation, the significance of empathy and acceptance, and the profound connections that define the concept of family. Whether for exam preparation or classroom dialogue, the questions and answers provide students with a deeper understanding of the story's themes and moral insights, offering valuable perspectives on the journey to finding one's sense of home and belonging.

CLASS –IX ENGLISH  

NCERT SOLUTIONS-MOMENT  

A House is not a Home  

Answer  

Page No: 54 Think About It  

Answer1: One Sunday afternoon, the author noticed a strange smell. Then he saw smoke pouring in  through the seams of the ceiling and filling the room very quickly. They could barely see anything.  By the time they ran out into the front yard, the roof was already engulfed in flames and was  spreading very quickly.  

His mother ran back into the house. She had brought out a small metal box full of important  documents. She wanted to bring out important things from the house one by one. She was in a  ‘crazed state’.  

Answer2: After the fire, he broke down into tears because it suddenly struck him that he was  suffering a big loss. He realized that his cat could not be seen anywhere. Then, everything hit him  at once − the new school, the ire, and his cat. That was when he broke down and cried. 

Answer3: The author is deeply embarrassed the next day in school because when the fire broke out,  he was still wearing the dress he had worn to church that morning but he had no shoes as he had  lost them in the fire. So he had to borrow some tennis shoes from his aunt. He was totally  embarrassed by everything. The clothes he was wearing looked weird, he had no books or 

homework, and his backpack was gone.  

Words used in the lesson that show his fear and insecurity are “…outcast and geek…” , “…like a  zombie.”, “…wanted to curl up and die.” , “Everything felt surreal”, “All the security…had all been  ripped away”.  

Answer4: The author had great affection towards his cat. He cried inconsolably when he couldn’t  find his cat after the fire. He would regularly go to the site of his house in the hope of finding the cat. He remembered how the cat would crawl into his pocket and fall asleep and missed her  terribly.  

The cat was so freaked by the fire and ran a mile away from the house. One woman found her and  took her in. She located the author’s number on the cat’s collar. However, she couldn’t reach them  as the phone had been disconnected because of the fire. The woman then made personal efforts  to find the author and returned back the cat.  

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Answer5: The schoolmates showed genuine concern for the author in spite of not knowing him  well. They helped him by collecting supplies, books and clothes for him. People whom he had  never spoken to before started coming to him and befriending him. They also called him to their  houses. The author made new friends. He was overwhelmed by their love and cooperation. He  realized that his new school

and new people around him were good. He stopped focusing on his  feeling of fear and insecurity and became confident that everything will be alright.